| GENERAL | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Onkyo | Yamaha |
| Series | Aventage | |
| Model | TX-NR609 | RX-A870 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | USA | USA and Canada |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Predecessor | Yamaha RX-A860 | |
| Successor | Onkyo TX-NR616 | Yamaha RX-A880 |
| AMPLIFIER | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Power Output | 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
| Front Wide Channel Support | ||
| WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) | ||
| VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) | ||
| Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry | ||
| THX™ Certification | Select™2 Plus | |
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Discrete Output Stage Circuitry | ||
| 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry | ||
| PUSH-PULL Design | ||
| Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor) | ||
| Bi-amp Capability | ||
| BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging) |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Processing Crossover Network | ||
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip | |
| Surround:AI™ | ||
| DAC | Burr-Brown | Burr-Brown |
| DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
| Dolby Atmos | up to 5.1.2 | |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
| Dolby Atmos Music | ||
| Dolby TrueHD | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
| Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIz | |
| Dolby Digital EX | ||
| Surround EX | also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX | |
| DTS:X | up to 5.1.2 | |
| DTS Neural:X | ||
| DTS Virtual:X | ||
| DTS Neo | Neo:6 | Neo:6 |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | ||
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | ||
| DTS 96/24 | ||
| DTS Express | ||
| DTS-ES | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 |
| IMAX Enhanced | ||
| Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | ||
| PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| Network Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | |
| Music Playback via USB | FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 96 kHz | up to 192 kHz |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
| Gapless Playback | ||
| DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| DSD via USB | 2-ch Input | |
| DSD to PCM Converter | ||
| USB DAC | ||
| Jitter Reduction | PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio | |
| DTS Dialogue Control | ||
| Dialog Enhancement | ||
| Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
| Dialog normalization | ||
| Dialogue Lift | no presence speakers required | |
| Tone Control | Front L/R Channels | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Music Optimizer | including enhancer for Bluetooth® |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | ||
| Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) | ||
| Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting | ||
| THX Processing Mode | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
| Audyssey LFC | ||
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
| Audyssey DSX | Front Height | |
| Phase-Matching Bass Boost | ||
| Direct Mode | ||
| Pure Audio Mode | ||
| Pure Direct Analog Path Mode | ||
| Straight Decoding Mode | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | with Video On mode | |
| CINEMA DSP | 3D | |
| DSP Programs | 17 | |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | Virtual CINEMA FRONT | |
| Virtual Speakers | T-D (Theater-Dimensional) | including surround back |
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Audyssey 2EQ | YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) |
| Audyssey App Support | ||
| YPAO Volume | ||
| PEQ for SUB | Down to 15.6 Hz |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| HDR10 | ||
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dynamic HDR | ||
| BT.2020 color space | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
| HDBaseT Compatible | ||
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | ||
| HDCP Version | 2.3 | |
| QMS (Quick Media Switching) | ||
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| QFT (Quick Frame transport) | ||
| 3-D Ready | ||
| Video Signal Passthrough | up to 1080p | up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component, Composite, PC | Component**, Composite |
| Component Video Upscaling | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
| Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080p | 480i/576i |
| Video Parameter Adjustments | ||
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately) | with Wireless Direct |
| Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot) | |
| Chromecast Built-In | ||
| Works with SonoS | ||
| DTS Play-Fi | ||
| MHL Input | ||
| DLNA 1.5 | ||
| MusicCast | ||
| AirPlay | AirPlay | |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod and iPhone via USB or optional UP-A1 Dock (sold separately) | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
| Remote App | iPod touch/iPhone | (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 6 (1 front) | 8 (1 front) |
| HDMI Outputs | 1 | 2 |
| 8K Inputs | ||
| USB Input | 1 Front | USB memory, portable audio player |
| USB DC Out Port | ||
| Optical Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Optical Outputs | ||
| Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 6 | 4 (1 front) |
| RCA Line Outputs | 1 | |
| XLR Line Inputs | ||
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | ||
| RCA Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 7.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | ||
| Composite Video Inputs | 5 (1 front) | 1 |
| Composite Video Outputs | 2 | |
| S-Video Inputs | ||
| S-Video Outputs | ||
| Component Video Inputs | 2 | 1 |
| Component Video Outputs | 1 | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB, Composite Video | HDMI, USB, mini-jack Audio |
| Speaker A/B | ||
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| uport | ||
| dockport |
| ZONES | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 2 | 2 |
| Powered Zones | 2 | Zone 2 |
| Zone 2 Outs | RCA Line Out | RCA Preout |
| Zone B Video Output | HDMI | |
| Zone GUI | ||
| Whole House Mode | ||
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 1 | |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 | |
| Party Mode |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Advanced "Home" GUI | Graphical User Interface |
| SCENE | SCENE (4 sets) | |
| Web Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| ONKYO-RI System Control | ||
| RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI) | ||
| Pre-Pro/Learning Remote | / | |
| On Screen Remote Programming | ||
| Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI | ||
| Activity Based Remote | ||
| Smart Grid-Ready |
| RADIO | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
| Presets | 40 | 40 |
| Digital Radio | HD Radio via optional UP-HT1 Tuner (sold separately) | |
| Internet Radio | vTuner | |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Aluminum Front | ||
| A.R.T. Wedge | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 9 | 9 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 7 | 9 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Independent Power Supply | ||
| H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) | Massive High Power Transformer | |
| Toroidal Transformer | ||
| Power Consumption | 6.2 A | 400 W |
| Standby Power | 0.2 W | 0.1 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
| Auto Power Standby |
| PHYSICAL | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 173.5 mm x 328 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16" | 435 mm x 171 mm x 380 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 234 mm x 380 mm) |
| Weight | 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs) | 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Onkyo TX-NR609 | Yamaha RX-A870 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 100 W (0.08% THD) | 100 W (0.06% THD) |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 110 W (0.9% THD) | |
| Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 130 W (0.9% THD) | |
| Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 160 W (10% THD) | |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 125 W (0.1% THD) | |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 175 W | |
| Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 160 W (1% THD) | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front) | 240 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front) | 240 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 210 W | 195 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 170 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 120 W | 130 W |
| THD | 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) | 0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω) |
| THD (Phono) | 0.02% (Phono to SPEAKER OUT (Front), 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V) | |
| Damping Factor | 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | 100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω) |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) | |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono) | 60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD) | |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/2.7 kΩ (Front) | |
| Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) | |
| Maximum Preout Level and Impedance | 1.6 V | |
| Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance | 2 V/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) | |
| Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω) | |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 106 dB | 110 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 95 dB | |
| Phono RIAA Deviation | ±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) | |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | 20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass) | +0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz) |
| Residual noise (IHF-A Network) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) | |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) | 75 dB/50 dB | |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono) | 60 dB/55 dB | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz | |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
| Video Maximum Input | 1.5 Vp-p | |
| Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component) | |
| Ethernet Standard | 100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n | |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 2.4 GHz | |
| Bluetooth Version | 2․1 + EDR | |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A | |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
| FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) | |
| FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB | |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% | |
| AM Frequency | 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
| Warranty | 2 Years | 3 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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